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Jeanne Muchnick

Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Features Editor, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you.

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"Write what you know." Such is the mantra of many a writer and for Caytha Jentis, it's proved helpful with her series on Amazon, "The Other F-Word."The show, now in its second season, revolves around 40 and 50-something moms starting over after their kids are grown. And yes, said Jentis, a lot of the series' plotlines come out of her life."All my work is ...

There's been a rebranding of Kass Restaurant and Bar in Brewster, with some interior changes as well as modifications to the menu.Expect foods from around the globe -- think Latin, Asian, Italian Pasta, Indian, American, gluten-free and vegetarian. The restaurant opens Wednesday, Nov. 15, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, Nov. 17, complete with free tastings that day ...

PopoJito, a new gluten-free eatery, will open its doors on Tuesday, Nov. 14.The 30-seat restaurant, which focuses on healthy fare, is located across from the Scarsdale train station. Chef Constantine Kalandranis, who owns 8 North Broadway in Nyack and 273 Kitchen in Harrison, said PopoJito will offer fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dishes using locally-sourced proteins, seasonal ...

Two best friends from Irvington are behind GYMGUYZ Westchester, the franchise where the gym literally comes to you.Sam Langer, owner and head trainer, who now lives in Tarrytown, and Co-Owner James Bonavita, who still lives in his childhood Rivertown, grew up together -- their parents are close friends -- played football in their youth, and, as it happened, studied to be personal ...

Looking to dazzle guests with your Thanksgiving dessert table? Let someone else do the baking for you with a lovingly made-in-Westchester cake or pie. A sampling follows. Just don't forget to place your order; Sunday is the deadline for most.Baked By Susan, Croton & Tarrytown: New to the Baked by Susan repertoire: Sweet potato praline pie, along with the usual favorites like sour ...

At first glance, the t-shirts and hoodies at Kool Nerd Clothing look like anything else you might find online. But in reality, each piece of clothing unlocks the potential for a child in a high unemployment area to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (also known as S.T.E.A.M/S.T.E.M).Mamaroneck resident Orane Barrett left his job as an investment banker ...

A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from Briarcliff Manor is "Mr July" in the new edition of Pet Valu's calendar.Cooper, the "star" attraction, will be available for pictures and “Pawtographs” at the Pet Valu at Chilmark Shopping Center at 1876 Pleasantville Road in Briarcliff Manor on Saturday, Nov. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. Cooper was selected by Pet Valu from thousands ...

Vincent Pastore, an actor best known for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO series "The Sopranos" stopped by for some chicken parm at AJ's Burgers in New Rochelle. According to AJ's Instagram post, Pastore was filming a prison scene at the New Rochelle Police Department jail.

A SUNY Purchase student is one of six students being followed by the Ellen DeGeneres Show.Quincy Phillips, a graduate of the Summit Academy Charter School in Red Hook Brooklyn, was selected last February with a full college scholarship donated by the show and Walmart.The Ellen DeGeneres show is now following his progress through his freshman year as part of their new "Summit ...

Heard the joke about Metro-North?Nore Davis has a bunch of them. The comedian, who was born and raised in Yonkers, likes to riff about everyday life in Westchester. That includes bits about the friend he's known forever that recently turned gluten-free (making dining out tough), how Staples is benefiting from the protest movement (which has practically turned into Pokémon GO) and how ...